Faculty in the Division of Basic Sciences, part of NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine’s Department of Foundations of Medicine, investigate the basic principles of physiology, biochemistry, and gene regulation to elucidate the roles of individual proteins and pathways in health and disease. With the help of modern biochemical, molecular biology, physiology, epidemiology, and biostatistics tools, we perform innovative research using cellular, molecular, and organismal approaches to investigate cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic diseases. Our scientists also mentor students and postdoctoral fellows in conducting innovative research.

Division Faculty

Nazeeh N. Hanna, MD
Research focus: evaluating altered immune function in pregnancy and preterm labor and the potential impact of maternal exposure to environmental toxins on this disorder
nazeeh.hanna@nyulangone.org

M. Mahmood Hussain, PhD
Research focus: lipid and lipoprotein metabolism, with a focus on finding novel ways to lower plasma lipids
mahmood.hussain@nyulangone.org

Qing Robert Miao, PhD
Research focus: elucidating the biological functions of Nogo-B receptor (NgBR) and protein acetylation in the context of human diseases
qing.miao@nyulangone.org

Xiaoyue Pan, PhD
Research focus: circadian regulation of various physiologic and behavioral activities, and effects of circadian pathways on various disease processes
xiaoyue.pan@nyulangone.org

Louis Ragolia, PhD
Research focus: cardiovascular complications associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes
louis.ragolia@nyulangone.org

Allison B. Reiss, MD
Research focus: understanding accelerated atherosclerosis when it occurs with disorders such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes, and how immune and inflammatory processes contribute to Alzheimer’s disease
allison.reiss@nyulangone.org